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SL52 RZY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,522 mi
Last recorded67,522 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 RZY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 67,522 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside, suspension components & sills corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2024 66,544 miles

Underside general corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2023 65,393 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 65,391 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 63,413 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 63,341 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 63,300 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 63,145 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 62,673 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 62,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 62,262 miles

under body corrosion in places

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

all front and rear suspension components corrosion

both front tyres edges scrubbed

exhaust poor in places

outer sills corrosion/rear wheel arches lower

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 12 May 2015 61,591 miles

Engine drive belts noisy in opperation

Front tyres aged and perished

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Nearside front brake disc abd brake pads shwoing signs of over heating

Nearside front shock absorber showing signs of leakage

Offside rear sill end rusted

Rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Fail 11 May 2015 61,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine drive belts noisy in opperation

Front tyres aged and perished

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Nearside front brake disc abd brake pads shwoing signs of over heating

Nearside front shock absorber showing signs of leakage

Offside rear sill end rusted

Rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,259 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 58,326 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 55,664 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 55,664 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 53,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f n/s/f brake discs pitted

o/s/r n/s/r brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2008 52,918 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 52,914 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,453 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 48,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 45,137 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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SL52 RZY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL52 RZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SL52 RZY registered?

SL52 RZY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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